Adult Psychiatrist | Addiction & SUD Focus | $ Competitive Compensation + Bonus | Flexible M-F Schedule | Las Cruces, NM
Universal Health Services · Las Cruces · $350,000–$390,000 (stated in the posting)
Adult Psychiatrist | Addiction Medicine & Substance Use Disorders
Mesilla Valley Hospital | Las Cruces, New Mexico
Looking for a position that offers a strong work-life balance, a collaborative team, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in addiction treatment?
Mesilla Valley Hospital is seeking an Adult Addictions/SUD Psychiatrist to join our inpatient behavioral health team, providing care for adults with psychiatric and co-occurring substance use disorders.
Position Highlights
- Focus: Adult inpatient Psychiatry, Addiction & SUD treatment.
- Schedule: Monday–Friday schedule with daytime hours only.
- Flexible daily workflow with the ability to leave after patient-care responsibilities are completed.
- Caseload average: 13-15 patient encounters per day.
- Call coverage: Once per week (phone only).
- Weekends: Optional paid weekend coverage available.
- Lead and collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Teaching opportunities with residents, fellows, and medical students through Texas Tech El Paso.
- Employed or 1099 Independent Contractor options.
- Leadership opportunity: Service line directorship available.
Compensation & Benefits
- Negotiable base salary range from $350,000-$390,000.
- Weekends and evening call shifts paid.
- Additional earnings potential via Productivity Bonus.
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
- 26 days PTO annually
- CME package
- Student loan assistance available
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited and recognized medical school.
- BE or BC General Psychiatry (required).
- BE or BC Addiction Psychiatry (preferred).
- New Mexico license or ability to obtain licensure.
Why Las Cruces?
Enjoy 300+ days of sunshine, breathtaking mountain views, a low cost of living, and easy access to outdoor recreation all while practicing in a physician-friendly environment with strong administrative support.
Mesilla Valley Hospital is proud to be owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), the nation's largest facilities-based behavioral health provider.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Contact me to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Daniel Wilson
In-House Physician Recruiter
Universal Health Services
📱 (615) 554-0073 [Call or Text]
📧 Daniel.Wilson@uhsinc.com
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